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The England Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey – what does the data tell us?
Wed 3rd June 2026
The PDA shares new analysis of the latest England Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey 2025 (CPWS) and places it in the wider context of the current and future pharmacy workforce in England.
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Protecting patient confidentiality: a professional reminder on accessing records
Wed 3rd June 2026
The PDA is issuing pharmacists a timely reminder of the professional obligations when accessing patient records, and the very real regulatory consequences where those obligations are breached.
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Insight Online – May 2026
Fri 29th May 2026
This month, we highlight key developments in pharmacy practice, including updates on Health Ministers and the Single Patient Record. We also share advice on working in hot weather and guidance for trainee pharmacists ahead of the June 2026 assessment. Plus, meet the PDA Education team, committed to helping you grow and thrive in pharmacy, and explore upcoming FREE training and support available exclusively to PDA members.
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PDA responds to expansion of Pharmacy First to include independent prescribing
Fri 29th May 2026
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has responded to the government’s announcement that Pharmacy First services will be expanded to include independent prescribing from Autumn 2026. Workforce capacity and safe staffing models must be addressed to ensure successful delivery.
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PDA celebrates 185 years of Pharmacist Support with an additional £4,270 donation
Fri 29th May 2026
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has marked a significant milestone by announcing a £4,270 donation to Pharmacist Support. This donation was generated through a dedicated member contribution campaign celebrating 185 years of pharmacist support. Total donations from the PDA to this important charity now exceed £350,000.
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The PDA (Pharmacists’ Defence Association)
The PDA’s principal objective is to safeguard, maintain the honour, and promote the interests of pharmacists in their exercise of the profession of pharmacy. This means that it specifically supports the needs of individual employed and locum pharmacists and those in training across all sectors. The PDA represents their interests, defends their reputation, supports their practice, and protects their careers. It does not allow businesses into membership, so it never has any conflicts with its principal role. The PDA is already trusted by more than 40,000 members for its reliable leadership, making the PDA the largest pharmacist leadership organisation in the UK.
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The England Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey – what does the data tell us?
Wed 3rd June 2026
The PDA shares new analysis of the latest England Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey 2025 (CPWS) and places it in the wider context of the current and future pharmacy workforce in England.
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PDA publishes new guidance on safer consultations and chaperone use for pharmacists
Tue 14th April 2026
The PDA has published new practice guidance reinforcing the importance of safer consultations for pharmacists, including the appropriate and routine use of chaperones.
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PDA contributes evidence to the House of Lords ‘Medicines Security’ inquiry
Mon 16th February 2026
The PDA recently provided written evidence to the House of Lords Public Services Committee’s inquiry into medicines supply chains, drawing attention to the impact of medicine shortages on both patient-facing pharmacists and the patients depending on their care.
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Insight Online – May 2026
Fri 29th May 2026
This month, we highlight key developments in pharmacy practice, including updates on Health Ministers and the Single Patient Record. We also share advice on working in hot weather and guidance for trainee pharmacists ahead of the June 2026 assessment. Plus, meet the PDA Education team, committed to helping you grow and thrive in pharmacy, and explore upcoming FREE training and support available exclusively to PDA members.
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Insight Online – April 2026
Wed 29th April 2026
This month, we introduce a new constitutional commitment; the PDA’s principal statutory objective now becomes ‘To safeguard, maintain the honour, and promote the interests of pharmacists in the exercise of their profession.’ Also, find out about the latest NHS pay announcement, we release new professional guidance, plus, don’t miss out on FREE PDA Education training and events, and exclusive PDA Plus savings.
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Insight Online – March 2026
Wed 25th March 2026
This month, find out about the results of our recent PDA regional committee elections and the launch of our 2026 Scottish election manifesto. Trainee pharmacists can take advantage of FREE training and support offered through PDA Education, and pharmacy students can learn more about Pharmacist Support's 2026 student bursary scheme.
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